CHRISTIAN PUESCHEL MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD
William C. Mobley, M.D., Ph.D.
For professional contributions advancing knowledge and understanding of Down syndrome.
CHRISTIAN PUESCHEL MEMORIAL CITIZEN AWARD
Matthew Murray
For enhancing positive public awareness of Down syndrome through outstanding personal achievements.
EDUCATION AWARD
Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
For leadership and commitment to inclusive educational opportunities for students with Down syndrome.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Campbell Brasington, M.S., C.G.C.
For dedication to persons with Down syndrome and their families and commitment to the goals of the NDSC
EXCEPTIONAL MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Anna and John J. Sie Foundation
Michelle Whitten, Executive Director
For broad vision and commitment to creating the best possible world for persons with Down syndrome.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Walgreens
For creating quality employment opportunities for persons with Down syndrome.
NATIONAL MEDIA AWARD – PRINT
Kim Edwards, M.F.A.
For creating awareness and building bridges of understanding through The Memory Keeper’s Daughter.
Laura Bruno
For thorough newspaper reporting on discrimination against students with Down syndrome, resulting in positive change.
NATIONAL PARENT GROUP AWARD
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City
For excellence in advocacy and dedicated service to families and for support of the NDSC.
Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society
For remarkable development of services for persons with Down syndrome and their families and for support of the NDSC.
THEODORE D. TJOSSEM MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD
Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas
Ann Turnbull and Rutherford Turnbull, Co-founders and Co-directors
For leadership and commitment to research and practices that improve the lives of persons with Down syndrome and their families.
PRESIDENT’S AWARDS
Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County
For enhancing quality of life for persons with Down syndrome through development and funding of broad services.
Down Syndrome Educational Trust
For leadership in Down syndrome research, information, training and services both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
CONVENTION SUPPORT AWARD
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City
With much appreciation for support and assistance with the 2007 Kansas City convention.
NDSC BOARD SERVICE AWARDS
Rebecca Corbin
Lee Jones
Zoila Martinez
In appreciation for service to the National Down Syndrome Congress
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